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Play a C7 hammer-on lick on the banjo

How to play a C7 hammer-on lick on the banjo

I know... music lesson videos aren't really that cool, but if you're into the banjo, this one could really help you out. Doing ...

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Play the theremin

How to play the theremin

A short introductory theremin lesson to playing notes, executing dynamic vibrato, and dynamic volume with the theremin. Theremins ...

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Hand fart like a true manualist

How to hand fart like a true manualist

Gerry (Jerry) Phillips and I have been playing songs on our hands for 38 years! This is a tutorial on how to play songs on your ...

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Make a metronome with a candle

How to make a metronome with a candle

Check out the wonders of science. Time, balance and tempo perfectly illustrated with by a lit candle.

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Play chords on acoustic and electric guitars

How to play chords on acoustic and electric guitars

Teach yourself how to play guitar by using this interactive player that shows you every chord for acoustic and electric guitar ...

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How to hold a cello bow correctly

Hold a cello bow correctly

Watch to learn the correct way to hold a cello bow. This is good for beginners because it requires no prior knowledge of cello or string ...more

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How to create a sound on the cello

Create a sound on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create a sound on the cello. The sound production is composed of the various ...more

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How to create long cello sounds

Create long cello sounds

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create legato, or long sounds, on the cello. One of the great challenges ...more

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How to create short cello notes

Create short cello notes

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create short cello notes. When creating a short note on the cello, divide ...more

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How to hold the cello in good posture

Hold the cello in good posture

Watch this instructional cello video to learn how to hold the cello in good posture. When sitting down to play the cello, you want to sit at ...more

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How to improve thumb position on the cello

Improve thumb position on the cello

Check out this instructional cello video to learn how to have perfect thumb position while playing the cello. Thumb position is involved ...more

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How to keep a loose bow hand on the cello

Keep a loose bow hand on the cello

Ensure smooth connections on your cello with a loose bow hand. This how-to video demonstrates how to utilize a loose bow hold on the cello ...more

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How to learn even finger spacing on the cello

Learn even finger spacing on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to space your fingers evenly on the cello for the beginners. The second and third ...more

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How to learn right arm cello machanics

Learn right arm cello machanics

This instructional cello video explains the mechanics of the right arm when playing the cello. The right arm is what creates the sound on ...more

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How to learn the art of practice on the cello

Learn the art of practice on the cello

This instructional cello video explains the art of practice and how to effectively practice the cello in a musical way. It is important to ...more

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How to learn the basics of shifting on the cello

Learn the basics of shifting on the cello

This short instructional cello playing video explains a few basic techniques on how to shift on the cello. Shifting is the method in which ...more

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How to learn the positions of the left hand on the cello

Learn the positions of the left hand on the cello

This short instructional cello playing video shows you how to position ...more

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How to make smooth cello string crossings

Make smooth cello string crossings

In this instructional cello video, learn how to make smooth string crossings on the cello. When going from one string to another, you don't ...more

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How to play vibrato on the cello

Play vibrato on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video that explores the mechanics of playing the vibrato on the cello. The vibrato is an advanced ...more

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How to play vibrato on the cello

Play vibrato on the cello

This how to video gives you a description of cello vibrato technique by Jamie Fiste, Cello Professor from Central Michigan University. This ...more

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How to play pizzicato on the cello

Play pizzicato on the cello

In this video Diana Flesner talks and shows you how to play pizzicato on the cello. Pizzicato is basically plucking the strings.

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How to position your left hand properly on the cello

Position your left hand properly on the cello

Justin Cantor demonstrates proper left hand position on the Cello ...more

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How to produce a good tone on the cello

Produce a good tone on the cello

Justin Cantor discusses how to develop a good tone on the cello. Several techniques to get a range of sounds are discussed along with the ...more

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How to tune a cello

Tune a cello

This cello video shows you how to tune a cello with the help of Diana Flesner.

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
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How to adapt your violin technique for the cello

Adapt your violin technique for the cello

Wish your violin were bigger? This brief tutorial video describes basic left-hand cello technique for violinists. The key tips are as ...more

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They Way Things Go is a Rube Goldberg inspired art film by Peter Fischli and David Weiss (1987). The 30 minute film documents an assembly line of action and reaction. Wikipedia: "The machine is ...

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